Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Journal Articles

• Pediatric Streptococcus-Associated Brain Abscesses and Empyemas Recent reports have suggested a possible increase in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas, but this study found no increase over historical baseline.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, December 01, 2022
• Corticosteroid Use and Incidence of VAP in COVID-19 Patients Are corticosteroid-treated COVID-19 patients at a greater risk for developing ventilator-associated pneumonia? A new study looks at the possible association.
  Critical Care, November 11, 2022
• Fluorescence Imaging to Detect Elevated Bacterial Loads Learn how a fluorescence imaging device can help optimize the care of inpatient complex wounds.
  Wounds, October 19, 2022
• Preventing Implant Contamination With a No-Touch Protocol This article describes a novel no-touch approach to help prevent implant contamination and infection during breast augmentation.
  ePlasty, September 29, 2022
• Outcomes for Surgical Site Infection After Spinal Fusion What is the impact of surgical site infection after spinal fusion? A new study looks at the one-year outcomes in patients who developed these complications.
  Spine, September 12, 2022
• Antimicrobial Resistance and Dermatological Ramifications Dermatologist are among the most common prescribers of antibiotics, often for prolonged courses. Review strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance as it pertains to dermatology in this paper.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 25, 2022
• White Coat Contamination and Horizontal Microbial Transmission Are white coats worn by healthcare workers a source of dangerous pathogens? This paper looks at the evidence regarding white coat contamination and its role in health-care associated infections.
  Southern Medical Journal, July 08, 2022
• Multidrug-Resistant Bloodstream Infections in Internal Medicine This study analyzed trends of multidrug-resistant organism bacteremia and antimicrobial resistance rates in the complex setting of an Internal Medicine ward.
  Southern Medical Journal, June 06, 2022
• Risk for Asymptomatic Household Transmission of C diff Recently hospitalized individuals may be potential asymptomatic C diff carriers. What is the risk for transmitting this infection to other household members?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, May 06, 2022
• Antimicrobial Resistance in WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region Do the countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region have the capacities to prevent and respond to antimicrobial resistance?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, April 13, 2022
• Hydromechanical Therapy in Nonhealing, Chronic Wounds Hydromechanical therapy may offer an effective and less costly option in the management of nonhealing chronic wounds.
  Wounds, January 21, 2022
• Timing of Antibiotic Therapy in the ICU Infections among ICU patients require timely and appropriate antibiotic therapy while also considering the risk of antibiotic resistance.
  Critical Care, December 07, 2021
• Bloodstream Infection Risk in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Are COVID-19 inpatients at a greater risk for developing hospital-acquired bloodstream infections?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, October 19, 2021
• SSI After Spinal Fusion Fell After Best Practice Guidelines The implementation of recommendations in the 2013 Best Practice Guideline resulted in a significant drop in surgical site infections in spine surgery patients.
  Spine, September 22, 2021
• Cavitary Lung Disease as a Long-term Complication of COVID-19 This young, healthy adult developed cavitary lung disease 6 months after mild COVID-19 illness, highlighting the possibility of cavitation as a long term complication of SARS-CoV2 infection.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, August 25, 2021
• F-18 FDG PET/CT for Detecting SSI After Spine Surgery A new study examines the potential diagnostic role of F-18 FDG PET/CT in the assessment of postoperative surgical site infection in the spine.
  Spine, June 07, 2021
• Calcium Sulfate With Antibiotics for DFUs With Osteomyelitis In this case series, the authors describe a novel strategy for the local delivery of antibiotics to diabetic foot ulcers complicated by osteomyelitis.
  Wounds, May 05, 2021
• Lessons From COVID-19 Can Improve Pneumonia Management What have we learned from the current COVID-19 pandemic that can apply to the management of pneumonia?
  Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, March 24, 2021
• Candida auris Outbreak in a COVID-19 Specialty Care Unit This report highlight the importance of facilities adhering to recommended infection control and PPE practices and continuing surveillance for pathogens like C. auris during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 17, 2021
• The Management of Extreme Sequelae of Skin Popping Managing the complications of skin popping requires a multidisciplinary approach. How are these patients best treated?
  Wounds, March 10, 2021